RG2 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Milman Road, 0.7km from Southern Hill in Reading. Administratively it sits within Katesgrove ward and the Reading East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Reading.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, down 34.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG2 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00082732 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILMAN ROAD, RG2 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILMAN ROAD, RG2 0AY.
274
38
£ 66,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 70% private renter occupancy, RG2 0AY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters. Property prices are trending down 34.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG2 0AY. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
Flat
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG2 0AY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
The Palmer Primary Academy
Katesgrove Primary School
Reading Girls' School
Kendrick School
Coley Primary School
Reading School
Redlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Boozooka0.7 km
- Ahmed Chem Ltd0.4 km
- Caviar Fresh Fish0.2 km
- Home Bargains at Reading Link Retail Park0.8 km
- Jeevika Store0.2 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Reading Hotel and Cafe0.5 km
- Premier Inn Reading Central0.9 km
- Sure Hotel by Best Western Reading0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Chef2table at Makro0.4 km
- Churches In Reading Drop In Centre0.9 km
- Dhaulagiri kitchen cafe and restaurant0.4 km
- Grosvenor Casino0.8 km
- Sizzling Spice0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Food Warehouse Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ephesus Grill0.2 km
- Home Cooking0.3 km
- Pizza Presto0.2 km
- Spicy Hyderabad0.7 km
- Lenny's Caribbean0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- South Street Arts Centre Bar1.0 km
- The Hop Leaf0.5 km
- Reading Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Queens Head0.8 km
- The Turks Head0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading1.2 km
- Reading Station1.7 km
- Reading West2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christchurch Gardens0.1 km
- Christchurch Gardens0.1 km
- Whitley Street0.2 km
- Christchurch Court0.2 km
- Whitley Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG20AY · Data under Open Government Licence